The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway is growing. Supporters and business leaders from Brooklyn’s major economic hubs will raise funds to complete more of the pathway and honor those who have helped at its annual fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 9.

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is working with the NYC Department of Transportation to create a pathway for runners, cyclists and pedestrians stretching from Greenpoint to Bay Ridge that links open spaces and parks together. Thus far, six miles of the Greenway have been completed, leaving eight to go.

The nonprofit’s 4th Annual “Greenway + Industry” networking event will bring together businesses and business leaders along the 14-mile stretch of the proposed Brooklyn Greenway to honor NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and Hudson Companies President David Kramer for their support of Brooklyn Greenway Initiative.

The recently opened Naval Cemetery Landscape in the Brooklyn Navy Yard is one of the green spaces connected by the Greenway. Photo by Hannah Frishberg

Started in 2004, Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is the nonprofit organization committed to the establishment, development and long term stewardship of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. Broken into 23 distinct segments, the Greenway will be completed as funds are raised, the NYC DOT announced in 2012.

There will be a champagne reception, awards program, dinner and live music by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra at Wednesday’s gala. It will take place at The William Vale in Williamsburg from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

On October 16, 2016, experience the wonder of the Brooklyn shoreline at the only half marathon and 5K exclusively held on the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.

The Brooklyn Greenway Half & 5K, hosted by Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and produced by NYCRUNS will take an anticipated 2,000 runners on a 13.1 mile or 5K journey along the Brooklyn waterfront from Red Hook to Greenpoint. The course offers unique and memorable views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges — winding through Brooklyn Bridge Park and other city, state and industrial parks as well as the Brooklyn Navy Yard. (more…)

On Saturday, August 27, hundreds of cyclists will ride en masse along 7.5 miles of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway at the inaugural Brooklyn Bike Rave, a glowtastic night ride with lights and music.

Brooklyn Bike Rave, hosted by Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, is New York’s first event of its kind and allows the participant to become an integrated part of the experience by bringing their own creativity and lighting up their bikes, dressing up and playing music from a synchronized playlist, while experiencing the energy of nocturnal Brooklyn at its best. (more…)

Registration is now open for The Epic Ride, presented by Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI). The 8th annual 30-45-mile bike ride from Greenpoint to Riis Park Beach will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Riders will discover unfamiliar neighborhoods, pedal through city, state and national parks, and take in spectacular bridge and city views along the Brooklyn Waterfront and Jamaica Bay Greenways.

The fundraising ride supporting Brooklyn Greenway Initiative will showcase the potential of a fully completed Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway combined with a completed Jamaica Bay Greenway, and will travel along Greenway segments old, new and soon to break ground. (more…)

On Wednesday, November 18, companies in Brooklyn’s fastest growing business districts will gather to push for the completion of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway at the third annual Greenway + Industry, the fall benefit party supporting Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI). The event will be held at the 26 Bridge Street event space in Dumbo, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.